compound
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Tinubu said in his statement that al-Minuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, was slain along with his lieutenants, "on his compound in the Lake Chad Basin", a restive region straddling Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“This has been an incredible visit,” Trump told reporters at the compound.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
To explore the idea further, the researchers tested roseoflavin, a naturally occurring compound produced by bacteria that has a structure similar to vitamin B2.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Once used as a secondary residence for Chinese emperors, the compound is prized for its lakes and manicured gardens.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
After cake and cafecitos, the cousins will disperse down these paths to their several compound houses.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
Vocabulary lists containing compound
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 5
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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